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FITOUR PRIMARY PERSONAL
TRAINING CERTIFICATION COURSE
EXAM TEST QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
Definition of Personal Training - correct-answer -A fitness training program that
joins a personal trainer with a client to establish a mutual, respectful, and
beneficial partnership in order to reach a particular fitness/health goal.
Definition of Personal Trainer - correct-answer -A qualified fitness professional
who is hired by a client to assist the client in reaching a particular fitness/health
goal.
Purpose of Personal Training - correct-answer -x Assess client's current level of
fitness and assist in setting fitness goals based on assessment.
x Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
x Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
x Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
Benefits of Personal Training - correct-answer -x Receive baseline information
through fitness assessments.
x Individualized fitness program and attention.
x Tracking method of progress.
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x Motivation.
x Efficient workout sessions.
x Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid
developing bad habits.
x Accountability for the client.
x Improve technical skills.
x Overcome plateaus.
x Better assurance of a safe workout.
x Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
x Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as
arthritis,
osteoporosis, injury, etc.
Benefits of Personal Training (what will a good PT do ?) - correct-answer -x Some
personal trainers will do house-calls....working out at home.
x A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her
own.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (education) - correct-answer -x Current
nationally recognized personal trainer certification.
x Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
and health promotion.
x CPR/First Aid.
x A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
reading, and networking.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (liability insurance) - correct-answer -All
personal trainers should carry liability insurance.
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Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License) - correct-answer -Check
with your city or town to determine if a business license is required to do business
as a personal trainer.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) - correct-answer -x An efficient
communicator.
x An active listener.
x A motivator.
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
x Well-groomed.
x A role model.
x Positive.
x Follows industry guidelines.
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation,
contract length, etc.
x Assesses the client.
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
x Focuses on the goals established.
x Tracks the progress of the client.
x Follows up with client.
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of
practice.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional - correct-answer -x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
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What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client - correct-answer -An
effective personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10) - correct-answer -x Act as
a medical professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
Responsibilities of a Client (14) - correct-answer -x Ultimate responsibility to
follow the exercise prescription designed by the personal trainer lies with the
client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and
procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
x Write down questions prior to the session.
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure better success.
x Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
x Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way beyond
limits.
x A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
x Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
x Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The trainer
provides the plan but cannot do the exercises, dieting and healthy living for the
client.
FITOUR PRIMARY PERSONAL
TRAINING CERTIFICATION COURSE
EXAM TEST QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
Definition of Personal Training - correct-answer -A fitness training program that
joins a personal trainer with a client to establish a mutual, respectful, and
beneficial partnership in order to reach a particular fitness/health goal.
Definition of Personal Trainer - correct-answer -A qualified fitness professional
who is hired by a client to assist the client in reaching a particular fitness/health
goal.
Purpose of Personal Training - correct-answer -x Assess client's current level of
fitness and assist in setting fitness goals based on assessment.
x Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
x Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
x Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
Benefits of Personal Training - correct-answer -x Receive baseline information
through fitness assessments.
x Individualized fitness program and attention.
x Tracking method of progress.
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x Motivation.
x Efficient workout sessions.
x Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid
developing bad habits.
x Accountability for the client.
x Improve technical skills.
x Overcome plateaus.
x Better assurance of a safe workout.
x Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
x Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as
arthritis,
osteoporosis, injury, etc.
Benefits of Personal Training (what will a good PT do ?) - correct-answer -x Some
personal trainers will do house-calls....working out at home.
x A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her
own.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (education) - correct-answer -x Current
nationally recognized personal trainer certification.
x Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
and health promotion.
x CPR/First Aid.
x A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
reading, and networking.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (liability insurance) - correct-answer -All
personal trainers should carry liability insurance.
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Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License) - correct-answer -Check
with your city or town to determine if a business license is required to do business
as a personal trainer.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) - correct-answer -x An efficient
communicator.
x An active listener.
x A motivator.
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
x Well-groomed.
x A role model.
x Positive.
x Follows industry guidelines.
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation,
contract length, etc.
x Assesses the client.
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
x Focuses on the goals established.
x Tracks the progress of the client.
x Follows up with client.
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of
practice.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional - correct-answer -x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
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What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client - correct-answer -An
effective personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10) - correct-answer -x Act as
a medical professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
Responsibilities of a Client (14) - correct-answer -x Ultimate responsibility to
follow the exercise prescription designed by the personal trainer lies with the
client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and
procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
x Write down questions prior to the session.
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure better success.
x Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
x Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way beyond
limits.
x A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
x Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
x Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The trainer
provides the plan but cannot do the exercises, dieting and healthy living for the
client.
